Okaloosa County BOCC — September 24, 2015 — I. g. City of FWB Interlocal for Landing — reading text

and uses. • Increase park usage & intensity and reduce vagrancy. • Provide water related activities and opportunities that enhance visitor’s experiences and encourage them to stay longer. • Enhance the magnitude of events that can be held at the Landing, bringing visitors back again and again. Packet Pg. 22  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach MASTER PLAN DIRECTIVES • Preserve & enhance the western portion of the Landing. • Preserve the mature trees throughout the park. • Enhance the performance stage. • Renovate the boardwalk and seawall. • Preserve the existing playground and restroom facility. • Relocate the trash receptacles on the western side. • Strategize the redevelopment of the Science Center building. Packet Pg. 23  PRELIMINARY CONCEPT DESIGNS 1.d.a Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach  PROPOSED DESIGN 1.d.a Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach IMPROVEMENT PLAN • Phase 1: Waterfront Improvements • Estimated Cost = $1.6 Million • Primary elements include performance stage, seawall, boardwalk, dock improvements, and coastal ecology demonstration area • Phase 2: Upland Interior Improvements • Estimated Cost = $1.0 Million • Primary elements include interactive water feature, park signage, picnic areas, and parking area improvements • Phase 3: Street Frontage Improvements • Estimated Cost = $0.4 Million • Primary elements include on street parking and pedestrian crossing improvements Packet Pg. 26  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS • Phase 1: Waterfront Improvements (Estimated Cost = $1.6 Million) • “The Bowl” Event Lawn • Seating Terraces • Renovated Boardwalk & Seawall • Covered Performance Stage • “Passive” Boat Launch Area • Coastal Ecology Demonstration Area • Design & Permitting • Site Demolition • Design & Permitting completed in FY 2015-16 • Demolition & Construction to begin in late FY 2015-16 with completion in FY 2016-17 Packet Pg. 27  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach PHASE 1 COST BREAKDOWN • Phase 1: Waterfront Improvements (Estimated Cost = $1.6 Million) • Engineering Design = $100,000 • Permitting = $25,000 • Site Demolition = $170,000 • Covered Performance Stage = $450,000 • Seating Terraces = $250,000 • Seawall = $320,000 • Boardwalk = $285,000 Packet Pg. 28  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach PHASE 1 FUNDING • Phase 1: Waterfront Improvements (Estimated Cost = $1.6 Million) • City of Fort Walton Beach FY 2015-16 CRA Revenues = $125,000 • Engineering Design = $100,000 • Permitting = $25,000 • FDEP NRDA Grant Funding = $285,000 • Boardwalk = $285,000 • Request for FY 2015-16 Okaloosa County TDC Funding = $450,000 • Covered Performance Stage = $450,000 • Request for 2015 RESTORE Act Funding = $740,000 • Seating Terraces = $250,000 • Site Demolition = $170,000 • Boardwalk = $320,000 Packet Pg. 29  1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach TDC FUNDING REQUEST • Request for FY 2015-16 Okaloosa County TDC Funding = $450,000 • Covered Performance Stage = $450,000 • A New Centralized Covered Performance Stage enhances the Landing: • Provides the ability to host larger events and festivals, bringing in more visitors to the area • Makes the Landing the Cultural Hub of the area • Enhances the opportunities for visitors to return and stay longer • Allows the opportunity to expand events into surrounding areas Packet Pg. 30  QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION 1.d.a Packet Pg. 31 Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach  N O N I J Q M P H K R M L A G C D B C A. “The Bowl” Event Lawn J. Shade Structure & Picnic Seating B. Seating Terraces K. Interactive Children’s Water Feature E C. Renovated Boardwalk & Seawall L. Reconfigured Parking Lot D. Covered Stage M. Relocated Trash Enclosure E. Non-motorized Boat Launch N. Reconfigured Brooks Street Alignment PHASE 1 F F. Coastal Ecology Demonstration Area O. Existing Entry Pavilion PHASE 2 G. Amphitheater P. Existing Playground H. Event Staging Area Q. Existing Restrooms PHASE 3 I. Park Signage R. Redevelopment Opportunity FORT WALTON BEACH LANDING March 9, 2015 Packet Pg. 20 1.d.a Attachment: I. d. FWB Landing Master Plan_PHASING (4118 : City of Fort Walton Beach Restore Act Matching Fund Request (Michael Beedie))